Welcome to Sachar Amos - Maker & Restorer of Stringed Musical Instruments

Stringed Instrument Making & Restoration Workshop

Dedicated to the art of traditional lutherie, I specialise in making classical guitars & custom bowed & plucked stringed instruments. Drawing inspiration from historical designs, blending with my own original style, each of my instruments is meticulously handcrafted using aged woods and traditional techniques, resulting in instruments of unique style and authentic quality.

With over thirty years of experience, I also offer expert restoration and repair services for violin, guitar, lute & mandolin family instruments. My workshop is located in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, 35 kilometers east of Melbourne's CBD. I welcome all enquiries and encourage you to visit my workshop to see the craftsmanship firsthand.

In The Workshop

Classical Guitars

My specialty is making classical guitars inspired by the master made Spanish guitars of the late 19th & early 20th century. I use traditional techniques and skills, refined by generations of luthiers to craft guitars which aim to possess the sound, aesthetic and spirit of the old world guitars.

Custom Stringed Instruments

Additionally I engage in commissioned projects recreating rare design stringed instruments. Past custom work has included 19th century gut and steel string parlor guitars as well as historical instruments such as mandolins, lutes, theorbo's, violins, viols & bows.

Restoration

As well as new instrument making, I also restore violins, acoustic guitars, mandolins, lutes, viols & bows. I find restoration work particularly rewarding and I offer my experience, skills & knowledge to the preservation of all stringed instruments from the past.